Yet another ~ He passed away the afternoon of June 21, 2008

R.I.P. ~ yes another group on Facebook for their friend ~

They speak of him on facebook with shock, love and memories ~ I am finding facebook to be a wonderful place for those to memorialize & grieve for their friend.

"He was probably one of the most amazing, compassionate and nicest guys I've come across with in my life. It's hard to swallow the fact that he's gone, but he is in a better place now.. a much better place now.

Although this is a heartbreaking thing to have happened, along with mourning we should celebrate. Celebrate the life the life he lead. All the good times, and the funny things he would always say and do. If you knew him, or even encountered a moment with him, you know exactly what I'm talking about."

I don't quite know how many have succumbed to this terrible tragedy in our area - but it is many this past year.

I think of all of you with love and with hope that you are healing together in what I call "heaven"

Rock on Guys ~

Jon's Friends ~ Post #2

I feel this note is very well written and expressed as having the greatest sympathy for a lost friend. Its true the end of Jon's life was a downward spiral, tragic that he couldn't help himself, and tragic that others weren't there to intervene in his habits enough to save him.

Knowing that Jon was to pass away, everyone one of his friends would have been there to save him that night. Tho tragedy strikes like lightning, but you pay attention you'll see the forewarning darkness in the distance.

For Jon some may have seen this darkness but didn't yell loud enough, or decided to turn there backs hoping the clouds cleared in time.

I think to be angry is the exact sentiment one should have towards Jon's passing. I know I'm angry, not towards anyone person or persons, but for the fact that someone young and innocent got caught in the pull of addiction. I believe he wasn't shoved to the outskirts, but drawn to the outskirts by something that plagues the human race.